birth plan for Major.

I made a goody basket for the nurses and put copies of my birth plan in it. I had granola bars, some blue Hershey's kisses and packs of gum...maybe one more thing, I can't remember. I thought if I had a goody basket the nurses would be more likely to read my birth plan. I ended up not even needing it (more on that when I post Major's birth story!) but I still wanted to share. I tried to make it short and focus on what was most important to me, as I'm sure no one would want to read the novel I could write! I printed it on blue paper and also put a picture of me on the top of the birth plan...I wanted to make sure they knew exactly who I was and what I wanted!

So here is exactly what I printed and brought to the hospital:

Jessica Lawhorn --- Birth Plan for Major William Lawhorn

Thank you for helping me make this the birth experience I have prepared for and prayed about!

Present during labor and delivery: Joey Lawhorn and doula, Sierra

I would like everything explained to me in laymen’s terms, and time to privately discuss options with my husband and doula.

Amenities: I’d like to

-- have music playing, lights dimmed; staff to enter room quietly

-- have doula take pictures and video during labor and delivery

My goal is a medication free birth. I am aware of my options, and will request pain medication if I change my mind.

Once admitted I’d like:

--- Joey and Sierra with me at all times

--- No medical/resident students present

--- to eat/drink as I wish

--- to walk and move around, use different positions for pain relief

--- Limit vaginal exams until I request one

--- No artificial rupture of membranes

--- As long as baby and I are doing fine, Intermittent Fetal Monitoring until Active Labor